I know this subject has been somewhat done to death but I've just been asked to quote for my first large project and I don't want to blow it by pricing too high or equally under value my work.
The project requires 15 external renders, each of a different house on a proposed new development. They range in type and size but are all of similar levels of complexly.
Although different, they are all of the same style and therefore I'll be able to use many of the elements again, such as doors, windows, balcony's, guttering and the materials are mostly the same too. I will however have to model significant areas of the site, such as roads, pavements, gardens etc which may be visible in shot.
Quality-wise, I confess I'm no Bertrand Benoit but they have contacted me based on some sample work I sent out to a range of developers a few weeks ago, so they have seen the quality levels I can offer and are seemingly impressed. Along with the project outlines they sent some examples of work they have had done previously and mine is a significant improvement on that. I just hope they are willing to accept that this will likely take longer and cost them more than with whoever they used before.
Which brings me to the issue of what to quote them. Based on an estimate of time per house, factoring in being able to re-use elements but also considering added time spent on the site layout and external elements (garden walls, greenery, cars etc) I reckon about £300 ($490 USD) each. So about £4500 ($7,330 USD) for the lot. In terms of time, it'll be quite full on (I'm on my own) but I'd say a month to be safe.
Those of you based in the UK might have a better idea on how reasonable those costs sound but are there any other factors I should consider? Costs for changes, additional renders etc. Also I have to bear in mind, that I'm just starting out, (did my first paid project 2 weeks ago) and it would be a huge boost to have a project like this under my belt.
Any input would be welcome
Thanks.